Why Feedback Feels Hard and How to Make It Easier for Everyone For something that’s meant to help us grow, feedback can often be a rather negative experience, especially in the workplace, where egos, power dynamics, and performance anxiety all come into play. But why does feedback feel so uncomfortable, and more importantly, how can
The Value of Workplace Friendship: A Strategic Advantage for Business Posted: International Day of Friendship | 30 July We all know the phrase “It’s not personal, it’s business.” But in reality, the best businesses are built on strong relationships, and that includes friendships. On International Day of Friendship, we’re looking at how workplace relationships impact
Personality Profiling in Hiring Finding candidates with the right experience is only part of the hiring challenge. Employers also need to assess how individuals will fit into the team, handle pressure, and contribute to long-term success. Personality profiling has become an increasingly common tool in the recruitment process, offering insights into behavioural traits, working styles,
How Can Employers Stay One Step Ahead of Counteroffer Culture? In today’s market, the recruitment process doesn’t always end when your preferred candidate accepts your offer. With competition for top talent fiercer than ever, we’re seeing counteroffers coming up with increasing frequency. So how can employers protect themselves from this increasingly common turn of events?
Why You Shouldn’t Dismiss ‘Overqualified’ Candidates When reviewing CVs, it’s easy to scan past a senior candidate and think, Too much experience for this role… they’ll be bored, want too much money, or leave the second something better comes along. It’s a common knee-jerk reaction, and it can be a costly one. But being “overqualified”
Why Feedback Matters More Than Ever in 2025 – For Employers and Candidates Alike In 2025, the talent market is more saturated and sophisticated than ever. Yet one issue continues to divide employers and candidates: the deafening silence after job applications. Candidates are applying for roles in record numbers, and many are getting zero response.
Remote interviews have become a mainstay of modern hiring. What started as a necessity during the pandemic has stuck around, and for good reason. Flexibility, efficiency, and wider reach are just a few of the benefits. But remote interviewing isn’t without its challenges, especially when it comes to assessing the whole person, not just their
How to set up your new starters for success! New year, new me! I’ve heard that phrase far too many times over the year, but as the new year comes in, we’ve thought about other ‘new’ things that are happening right now. One such thing is your new recruits joining you! We’ve had a fair
How to retain employees If employee retention is currently just a phrase you hear dotted about in yearly reports, it’s time to rethink! There are many reasons why including consideration for employee retention in your plan for 2024 could be a great move. Read on for some top tips on how to retain your employees.
How to be successful in job interviews Regardless of the company or role the interview is for, the majority of us get nervous, but the more preparation you do for your interview, the easier you’ll be able to show the interviewer why you are the right person for the job. So, we thought we’d give
A few months back, I unconsciously decided to stop doing our marketing on Fridays. I wanted to dedicate ALL of my time in the week to recruitment. This wasn’t the first time I’d done this, but it was the longest period we didn’t market the business for. I couldn’t see the point in giving up
Prior to the pandemic, hybrid working was a rare benefit that was offered to only the most experienced candidates, or in ‘quirky’ or ‘creative’ companies. Now, it’s something offered by the majority of companies. Things have changed dramatically in just two years. Now, on to the next thing to improve work/life balance – a 4
So it’s not exactly as exciting as last year where we all left the office early, donned our best frocks, styled our hair and had a pre-party glass of something special. BUT we’re all in need of some Christmas cheer and holiday celebrations after what has been a tough year for all. So, we’ve put
We’ve just seen Laura behind door number three on the advent calendar encouraging you all to shop local. So, we thought we’d bring you a blog of some places where you can support local businesses and do a spot of Christmas shopping in independent shops in Southbourne and Christchurch. Now obviously we can’t name them
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Wondering how to Re-onboard employees after furlough? We’ve talked about remote onboarding, general onboarding, but have you thought about how to re-onboard employees after furlough? Something that employers might not be thinking about at the moment with everything else going on, but re-onboarding employees after furlough is critical to ensure they are engaged, feel valued,
